Topic: Pressed glass sugar - Manchester glassworks? ID = Sowerby #1130

[Anne E.B.]

Is this made by a Manchester glassworks?
Small pressed glass sugar (I think) made in a 4 part mould with tiny "handles".  Stylistically like some Molineaux Webb pieces.  No marks unfortunately.
Any ideas would be welcome, but in the meantime I'll keep searching.
TIA 

[neilh]

Don't think so, doesn't match any pattern I've seen and the style of frosting is quite different.

[Anne E.B.]

Many thanks for your comments Neil.
Will keep searching. 

[nick.a]

Hi Anne,
I think this may be a Sowerby pattern #1130 from the 1885 catalogue (Thistlewood Disc 3, Page 48, line 3) the catalogue showing an indistinguishable design registration lozenge that may be of interest to both Fred and Paul ( The 'Glass Queries Gallery' doesn't appear to have a picture).
Kind regards
Nick

[Anne E.B.]

Many thanks Nick. 
I have both Sowerby CD-Roms but they don't seem to be compatible with my new computer. I've got to figure a way of accessing them.

[agincourt17]

Very well spotted, Nick - I'm sure that you are correct.

I attach a pic of the Sowerby #1130 sugar bowl from Sowerby pattern book XI for permanent reference.

Anne, I have never seen photos of this Sowerby pattern before, so can I have your permission to add copies of your images to the Sowerby pattern album on the Glass Queries gallery, please?

Pattern #1130 is shown as being from a registered design. The style and pattern number probably point to a registration date in late 1875 or early 1876 (which means RD number in the 290000s). If Paul happens by this post, I wonder if he would be kind enough to check through the Sowerby design representations for a likely match, please?

Fred.

[Anne E.B.]

You are more than welcome Fred

[agincourt17]

Thank you, Anne. I will add them to the album shortly.

Fred.

[Paul S.]

I've had a trundle through the Sowerby pix but wasn't really sure of seeing this one  -  will have another look over the weekend and fingers crossed will have better luck.

[agincourt17]

Thank you, Paul, whatever the outcome.

Fred.